Brewpub good news for Alma and Mountain Town

Mountain Town Brewing Company’s plans to open a brewpub in downtown Alma are good news not only for the business itself but for the community.

Jim Holton and his crew at Mountain Town have built a reputation for quality products and service. What started with Mountain Town Station, a popular restaurant in Mt. Pleasant located near Nelson Park, has grown into an impressive business operation that includes Mountain Town Brewing Company and the Tap Room on Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Now the company plans a brewpub for downtown Alma, with the hopes of opening in mid-2014.

For years (as anyone who reads Sound Off knows), many in Gratiot County have called for more locally owned restaurants in their immediate area. With an offering of artisan beers and some sandwiches, this venture will be a step in that direction.

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Brewpubs are a trend in many big cities, quickly proving popular. We expect the same will be true in Alma.

It also is noteworthy that the venture will be in downtown Alma, adding another draw to bring residents “downtown.” Vibrant downtowns are built one business at a time.

The business will be in the site formerly occupied by Huling’s Hobby Shop.

It seems there is a new trend for Alma: One of good economic news. Meijer will be opening a store there, showing yet another example of business investment in the city.

We congratulate Mountain Town Brewing Company for its success and commitment.